Kenmore Power Miser 9 Gas Water Heater 153.33096- User Manual

5 Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® . They will arrange for prompt, quality installati...

6 MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED Materials Needed To simplify the installation, Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these materials, depending on your type of installation. WATER HEATER INSTALLATION KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR 3/4” (19.05 mm)...

7 A B C D E F G H I J X W V U T Y Q P F M N O S K L R VACUUM RELIEF VALVE *INSTALL PER LOCAL CODES INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER HEATER IS INSTALLED IN A CLOSED WATER SYSTEM TYPICAL INSTALLATION GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS A Vent Pipe B Drafthood C Anode D Hot Wate...

8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Turn “OFF” the gas supply to the water heater. If the main gas line shutoff valve serving all gas appliances is used, also shut “OFF” the gas at each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut “OFF” until the water heater i n s t a l l a t i o n i s c o m p l e t e d , s...

10 If this water heater will be used in beauty shops, barber shops, cleaning establishments, or self-service laundries with dry cleaning equipment, it is imperative that the water heater or water heaters be installed so that combustion and ventilation air be taken directly from outdoors (direct vent...

11 • Do obtain new warning and instruction labels from Sears for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels. • Do inspect the insulation blanket frequently to make certain it does not sag, thereby obstructing combustion air fl ow. Combustion Air and Ventilation forAppliances Located ...

12 Water Piping FIGURE 13. • Alternatively a single permanent opening may be used when communicating directly with the outdoors, or with spaces that freely communicate with the outdoors. The opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch per 3,000 BTU per hour (8.3 cm²/kW) of total input ra...

13 This water heater shall not be connected to any heating systems or component(s) used with a non-potable water heating appliance. All piping components connected to this unit for space heating applications shall be suitable for use with potable water. Toxic chemicals, such as those used for boiler...

14 Fit T & P valve insulation over valve. Make sure that the insulation does not interfere with the lever of the T & P valve. Secure all insulation using tape. Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve The Discharge Pipe: • Shall not be smaller in size than the outlet pipe size of the valve, or have...

16 The vent pipe from the water heater must be no less than the diameter of the draft hood outlet on the water heater and must slope upward at least 1/4 inch per linear foot (21 mm per meter). See Figure 18. FIGURE 17. FIGURE 18. All vent gases must be completely vented to the outdoors of the struct...

17 Water heaters covered in this manual have been tested and approved for installation at elevations up to 2,000 feet (610 m) above sea level. For installation above 2,000 feet (610 m), the water heater’s Btu input should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305 m) above sea leve...

19 Temperature Regulation Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30F° (16.7 C°) higher or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. W...

20 Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amount of noise and if left in the tank will cause permanent tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank. In these cases Mag-Erad (part no. 23600)...

22 Replacing the Thermocouple 1. Remove the Burner Door Assembly as directed previously. 2. Remove the retainer clip from the back of the two piece wire connector and remove the two piece wire connector from the assembly (Figure 27). 3. Pull the thermocouple from the pilot assembly (Figure 31). IMPO...

23 Replacing the Burner Door Assembly 1. Check the door gasket for damage or imbedded debris prior to installation. 2. Inspect the viewport for damage and replace as required. 3. Insert the burner door assembly into the combustion chamber and slide it completely forward. Note: When inserting the bur...

24 Removing and Replacing the Gas Control Valve/Thermostat IMPORTANT: The gas control valve/thermostat is a standard valve with a right-hand thread thermocouple. Use only factory authorized replacement parts. Removing the Gas Valve: 1. Turn the gas control knob on the combination gas control valve/t...

25 Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated at least once a year. When checking the temperature-pressure relief valve operation, make sure that (1) no one is in front of or around the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve d...

26 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Start Up Conditions Thermal Expansion Water supply system may, because of such events as high line pressure, frequent cut-offs and the effects of water hammer have installed devices such as pressure reducing valves, check valves, back fl ow preventers, etc., to control these...

27 Condensation Whenever the water heater is fi lled with cold water, some condensate will form while the burner is on. A water heater may appear to be leaking when in fact the water is condensation. This usually happens when: • A new water heater is fi lled with cold water for the fi rst time. • B ...

30 Have you bled all the air from the pilot tube and gas supply line? NO While repeatedly depressing the igniter button, hold down the reset button until the pilot is lit and maintains a stable flame, then slowly release the reset button. YES Section A: Pilot light will not light. Section B: Pilot l...

31 Now that you have purchased your gas water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. W H E N O R D E R I N G R E PA I R PA R T S ,...

32 9 - YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON WATER HEATER For nine years from the date of purchase, if this water heater is installed and operated in a single-family home in accordance with the owner’s manual instructions and all local applicable plumbing codes, Sears will: • Supply free water heater parts for t...